407 How to Manage Election Anxiety (Strategies for Dealing with Political Stress)

407 如何管理选举焦虑(应对政治压力的策略)

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Anxiety & OCD Strategies for Everyday

2024-10-28

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  • Hey there, are you feeling stressed about the upcoming election?

  • If so, you're definitely not alone.

  • A lot of people are feeling it right now and today we're talking about how to manage election anxiety.

  • and some simple strategies to help you deal with political stress.

  • Hello, my friends, welcome back to your anxiety toolkit.

  • This is a place where we talk about all things anxiety and all of the heavy emotions that come along with that.

  • And that's what we're talking about today.

  • My name is Kimberly Quinlan,

  • and today we are tackling a topic that is affecting a lot of people right now,

  • which is how to manage election anxiety and the stress that comes along with it.

  • Now, let me first say, if you're feeling more on edge,

  • maybe you're having trouble sleeping, you're struggling to concentrate,

  • or maybe just you're noticing more tension in your body,

  • Maybe even experiencing more frequent panic attacks,

  • which is very common right now, you're not alone.

  • Election seasons are so tough and the constant news cycle,

  • social media debates and the uncertainty can make it feel like the stress is just coming at you from every single angle.

  • Believe me, this is coming up in every session with my client.

  • and their distress and their anxiety and their dread, it's real and so is yours.

  • But the good news is there are things we can do to manage this anxiety and to take care of your mental health.